Senior Supplier Quality Assurance Specialist

Abbott Laboratories; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 78,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Education benefit

Job summary

Abbott Laboratories in Des Plaines, IL, is hiring a Senior Specialist Quality Assurance (Supplier Quality). The role focuses on supplier selection, approval, and continuous improvement, with duties including CAPA, audits, and supplier performance monitoring.

The position requires a Bachelor’s in science/engineering, 5+ years in regulated quality roles, and knowledge of ISO 13485. Travel up to 25% is expected; base pay ranges from $78,000 to $156,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Bachelors preferably in science, engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years relevant experience in quality/compliance within regulated environments.
• Masters degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier quality management processes and CAPA activities.
• Perform supplier quality system assessments and monitor supplier performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and Abbott sites as needed.
• Complete documentation in a timely, standards-compliant manner.
• Travel up to 25% domestically to support supplier management.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Supplier Quality

CAPA

Auditing

Regulated environments

Education

Bachelor's degree in science or engineering

Masters degree preferred

Tools

ISO 13485

Quality management systems

Regulatory knowledge

Job description

Abbott Laboratories in Des Plaines, IL, is hiring a Senior Specialist Quality Assurance (Supplier Quality). The role focuses on supplier selection, approval, and continuous improvement, with duties including CAPA, audits, and supplier performance monitoring.

The position requires a Bachelor’s in science/engineering, 5+ years in regulated quality roles, and knowledge of ISO 13485. Travel up to 25% is expected; base pay ranges from $78,000 to $156,000 per year.